Open Positions for the Harrisburg City Council

General Election Day is November 8th, 2022

The City of Harrisburg has four positions whose terms will come to an end this December 31, 2022. The role of Mayor, currently held by Robert Duncan and three City Council positions currently held by Kim Downey, Charlotte Thomas and Adam Keaton. 

All positions are non-partisan.  Council positions are elected at-large – meaning candidates may reside anywhere within the City of Harrisburg jurisdictional borders.  All positions are volunteer/non-paid.

All terms will begin on January 1st, 2023, with the first City Council meeting scheduled for January 10th, 2023. The Mayor's position is a two year term, ending December 31st, 2024.  The City Council positions are a four year term ending December 31st, 2026. 

The City Elections Officer is the City Recorder/Municipal Court Clerk, Lori Ross.  You can contact her by calling 541-995-2239, or by email at lross@ci.harrisburg.or.us.   The 2022 Elections Packet is now available below,  for review by citizens in the City of Harrisburg. The first day to file an application will be June 1st , 2022.  

You are welcome to visit the Oregon Secretary of State's Website for additional information in relation to election laws in the State of Oregon.  https://sos.oregon.gov/voting-elections/Pages/default.aspx

General City Council Information:

The Harrisburg City Council is comprised of six Council members, and one Mayor.  All positions are non-partisan.  Council positions are elected at-large, meaning that candidates may reside anywhere within the City of Harrisburg jurisdictional boundaries.  To be eligible for City Council, you must be a legal elector under the laws and constitution of the State of Oregon and a registered voter of the City of Harrisburg, and you must also be a resident of the City of Harrisburg for one year immediately before being elected to the office you are seeking.